From Soap to Court
An action to recover £1000, which had its origin in a dispute over the price of two small cakes of soap was heard in the Supreme Court, Sydney…
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Wife Murder Alleged. a Tasmanian Tragedy. Launceston
Before the Launceston Criminal Court to-day George Downs appeared on a charge of having murdered his wife, Mande Downs, at Scottsdale, about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →English Murder Trial. Anonymous Claim of Guilt. London
The trial commenced at Winchester of the man Goldenberg, charged with the murder of a bank-manager. He pleaded "not guilty" His counsel…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Injustice. Prisoner Hart in Court. Sydney
Henry Louis Hart was committed for trial at the Central Police Court to-day on four charges of breaking and entering…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Alleged Theft From Blind Man
Charged at Melbourne with having stolen a motor car valued at £150, Eric M.Thompson was committed for trial at the Court of General Sessions on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Junkmen Murder an American
The "China Press," Shanghai, publishes a message from Wanhsien, which reports that, an American named Hawley, manager of the Arnhols Company…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A "Penitent" Charged. Claimed to Have Influence. Melbourne
At the Fitzroy Police Court to-day Alfred Smith, a miner, was remanded on a charge of having obtained £2/10/ from John Close by means of a false…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder Trial. Tasmanian Woman's Death. Launceston
The trial of George Downs, on the charge of having murdered his wife was resumed to-day. Mr. Humphrey, for the accused, made…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fascist Murder. Details of Brutality. Rome
The "Messagaenro" says one of the principals arrested in connection with the Matteotti crime admitted complicity, and the accused and three others…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Griffith Police Court. Wilson Charged with Converting a Motor Car
Charles Wesley Wilson was charged with that, while a bailee of a motor car he did fraudently convert the same to his own use…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murder Trial. a Tasmanian Case. Launceston
The trial of George Downs on a charge of having murdered his wife was continued to-day. Alma Bartley, a married woman, who lived next door to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Powerless. (Published by Arrangement.)
"Since the liquor traffic fell into the Lands of powerful criminals protected by powerful lawyers and unlimited money it is impossible for the police…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder of an American. Prompt British Action. Shanghai
Reuter's Peking correspondent states that a wireless message to the American Legation from Wanshien, confirming the death of Mr. Hawley, an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Court Sequel London
In the House of Commons, Mr Lanbury asked if the Government would grant time for the discussion of his motion asking for the removal of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unique Court Experience. Bedroom as Licensing Chamber
Gundagai still keeps up its name by unique happenings. Last week the Deputy Licensing Magistrate was ordered to bed suffering from…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Theft of Earnings. SYDNEY
At the Central Police Court today Joseph States was remanded to Broken Hill on a warrant charging him with having stolen two diamond earrings…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mystery Unsolved. Long Bay Murder. Sydney
The inquest concerning the death of May Anderson, whose mutilated body was found in scrub at Long Buy, was concluded to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Appin Murder. an Appeal Lodged. Sydney
An appeal has been lodged on behalf of William Simpson, who was sentenced to death on a charge of having murdered Guy Chalmers Clift at Appin…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Union Secretary Charged. Misappropriation of Funds. Sydney
At the Darlinghurst Sessions today Cyril Mcintzes (38), formerly representative of the A.W.U. at Canberra, pleaded guilty to a charge of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Matteotti's Murder. Mussolini and Justice. Rome
In the Senate, the President, Signor Titoni, expressed his indignation at the murder of Deputy Signor Matteotti, and his repugnance at the motives of…
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